Articles tagged with: clinical psychology
Minority Stress and Attributions for Discriminatory Events Predict Social Anxiety in Gay Men
Abstract This study revealed that attributional style can identify gay men at risk for adverse mental health correlates of discrimination,
as well as those resilient in the face of frequent discriminatory events. Men identifying as gay (N = 307) completed online self-reports of social anxiety, perceived frequency of discriminatory events, attributions for discriminatory
events, and key minority stress constructs: internalized homonegativity and gay identity development. A new measure was constructed
to assess different t [...]
Abstract This study revealed that attributional style can identify gay men at risk for adverse mental health correlates of discrimination,
as well as those resilient in the face of frequent discriminatory events. Men identifying as gay (N = 307) completed online self-reports of social anxiety, perceived frequency of discriminatory events, attributions for discriminatory
events, and key minority stress constructs: internalized homonegativity and gay identity development. A new measure was constructed
to assess different t [...]
Cognitive Reactivity in Everyday Life as a Prospective Predictor of Depressive Symptoms
Abstract We used PDA devices and an experience sampling technique to assess participants’ negative mood and thoughts as they engaged
in their normal daily routines over the course of a week. We then calculated each person’s own unique relationship between
mood and thoughts, and used this index of cognitive reactivity to predict depressive symptoms at 6-month follow-up. Participants
who demonstrated a stronger link between their momentary negative mood and negative cognitions reported more depressive symptoms
at follow-up than [...]
Abstract We used PDA devices and an experience sampling technique to assess participants’ negative mood and thoughts as they engaged
in their normal daily routines over the course of a week. We then calculated each person’s own unique relationship between
mood and thoughts, and used this index of cognitive reactivity to predict depressive symptoms at 6-month follow-up. Participants
who demonstrated a stronger link between their momentary negative mood and negative cognitions reported more depressive symptoms
at follow-up than [...]
An Examination of Integrated Cognitive-Interpersonal Vulnerability to Depression: The Role of Rumination, Perceived Social Support, and Interpersonal Stress Generation
Abstract This research examined an integration of cognitive and interpersonal theories of depression by investigating the prospective
contribution of depressive rumination to perceptions of social support, the generation of interpersonal stress, and depressive
symptoms. It was hypothesized that depressive ruminators would generate stress in their relationships, and that social support
discontent would account for this association. Further, depressive rumination and dependent interpersonal stress were examined
as joint and unique [...]
Abstract This research examined an integration of cognitive and interpersonal theories of depression by investigating the prospective
contribution of depressive rumination to perceptions of social support, the generation of interpersonal stress, and depressive
symptoms. It was hypothesized that depressive ruminators would generate stress in their relationships, and that social support
discontent would account for this association. Further, depressive rumination and dependent interpersonal stress were examined
as joint and unique [...]
The Transition from Object Faith to Personal Faith: Transitional Subjects
Abstract In this article, I argue that human beings begin life with an object faith, which is conditioned by the personal faith of
good enough parents. The infant initially uses transitional objects as faith objects to negotiate the vicissitudes of internal and external reality. The infant’s use of transitional objects as faith objects
is dependent on and supported by the parent’s personal faith, which facilitates the infant’s belief in and experience of being
an-end-in-her/himself-as-a-me-subject-object—existential aliven [...]
Abstract In this article, I argue that human beings begin life with an object faith, which is conditioned by the personal faith of
good enough parents. The infant initially uses transitional objects as faith objects to negotiate the vicissitudes of internal and external reality. The infant’s use of transitional objects as faith objects
is dependent on and supported by the parent’s personal faith, which facilitates the infant’s belief in and experience of being
an-end-in-her/himself-as-a-me-subject-object—existential aliven [...]
The Utility of Measuring Explanatory Flexibility in PTSD Research
Abstract This study explored how explanatory style and explanatory flexibility were related to each other and to symptoms of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Sixty-eight college students who had endorsed DSM-IV-TR PTSD Criteria A1 and A2 on the Life Events
Checklist completed the Attributional Style Questionnaire as well as self-report measures of PTSD and depression. Explanatory
flexibility demonstrated independence from explanatory style. In addition, explanatory flexibility, but not explanatory style,
was associated with [...]
Abstract This study explored how explanatory style and explanatory flexibility were related to each other and to symptoms of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Sixty-eight college students who had endorsed DSM-IV-TR PTSD Criteria A1 and A2 on the Life Events
Checklist completed the Attributional Style Questionnaire as well as self-report measures of PTSD and depression. Explanatory
flexibility demonstrated independence from explanatory style. In addition, explanatory flexibility, but not explanatory style,
was associated with [...]
After Further Deliberation: Cognitive Vulnerability Predicts Changes in Event-Specific Negative Inferences for a Poor Midterm Grade
Abstract According to the hopelessness theory of depression (Psychological Review 96:358–372, 1989), individuals with a cognitive vulnerability are at risk for depression because they generate event-specific negative inferences
for stressful life events. Although prior studies have found an association between cognitive vulnerability and event-specific
negative inferences, conclusions from these studies have been limited by weak correlations and a failure to examine how event-specific
inferences change over time. The current stu [...]
Abstract According to the hopelessness theory of depression (Psychological Review 96:358–372, 1989), individuals with a cognitive vulnerability are at risk for depression because they generate event-specific negative inferences
for stressful life events. Although prior studies have found an association between cognitive vulnerability and event-specific
negative inferences, conclusions from these studies have been limited by weak correlations and a failure to examine how event-specific
inferences change over time. The current stu [...]
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory AcknowledgementsDOI 10.1007/s10464-010-9294-0
Journal American Journal of Community PsychologyOnline ISSN 1573-2770Print ISSN 0091-0562
Journal Volume Volume 45
Journal Issue Volume 45, Numbers 1-2 / March, 2010
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Acknowledgements
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory AcknowledgementsDOI 10.1007/s10464-010-9294-0
Journal American Journal of Community PsychologyOnline ISSN 1573-2770Print ISSN 0091-0562
Journal Volume Volume 45
Journal Issue Volume 45, Numbers 1-2 / March, 2010
[...]
Jeong-han as a Korean Culture-Bound Narcissism: Dealing with Jeong-han Through Jeong-Dynamics
Abstract This article explores a Korean culture-bound emotion called jeong-han, which shares similarities with narcissism and depression in terms of causes, formation processes, emotions, cognitions,
and neurotic sufferings. This article has three main goals: 1) to report and describe the presence and experience of jeong-han among contemporary Koreans; 2) to compare jeong-han with narcissism and depression; and 3) to suggest an effective way of dealing with jeong-han through jeong-dynamics. In order to effectively help people with j [...]
Abstract This article explores a Korean culture-bound emotion called jeong-han, which shares similarities with narcissism and depression in terms of causes, formation processes, emotions, cognitions,
and neurotic sufferings. This article has three main goals: 1) to report and describe the presence and experience of jeong-han among contemporary Koreans; 2) to compare jeong-han with narcissism and depression; and 3) to suggest an effective way of dealing with jeong-han through jeong-dynamics. In order to effectively help people with j [...]
Shared Variance Among Self-Report and Behavioral Measures of Distress Intolerance
Abstract Distress intolerance may be an important individual difference variable in understanding maladaptive coping responses across
diagnostic categories. However, the measurement of distress intolerance remains inconsistent across studies and little evidence
for convergent validity among existing measures is available. This study evaluated the overlap among self-report and behavioral
measures of distress intolerance in four samples, including an unselected sample, a sample of patients with drug dependence,
and two samples of c [...]
Abstract Distress intolerance may be an important individual difference variable in understanding maladaptive coping responses across
diagnostic categories. However, the measurement of distress intolerance remains inconsistent across studies and little evidence
for convergent validity among existing measures is available. This study evaluated the overlap among self-report and behavioral
measures of distress intolerance in four samples, including an unselected sample, a sample of patients with drug dependence,
and two samples of c [...]
The Relationship Between Homework Compliance and Therapy Outcomes: An Updated Meta-Analysis
Abstract The current study was an updated meta-analysis of manuscripts since the year 2000 examining the effects of homework compliance
on treatment outcome. A total of 23 studies encompassing 2,183 subjects were included. Results indicated a significant relationship
between homework compliance and treatment outcome suggesting a small to medium effect (r = .26; 95% CI = .19–.33). Moderator analyses were conducted to determine the differential effect size of homework on treatment
outcome by target symptoms (e. [...]
Abstract The current study was an updated meta-analysis of manuscripts since the year 2000 examining the effects of homework compliance
on treatment outcome. A total of 23 studies encompassing 2,183 subjects were included. Results indicated a significant relationship
between homework compliance and treatment outcome suggesting a small to medium effect (r = .26; 95% CI = .19–.33). Moderator analyses were conducted to determine the differential effect size of homework on treatment
outcome by target symptoms (e. [...] 
